Materials You’ll Need
- Felt sheets (colors of your choice)
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun
- Green floral wire
- Green floral tape
- Optional: decorative elements like beads or ribbons
Step 1: Cutting Out the Petal Shapes
Start by choosing the color for your rose. Take the felt sheet in that color and cut out a spiral shape. The wider your spiral, the bigger the rose will be. Cut out 5-7 spirals depending on how full you want your rose to look.
Step 2: Creating the Rose Petals
Begin with one spiral and cut a wavy edge along the entire length. Roll it tightly from the outer end, keeping the wavy edge on the outside. Secure the end using a small dot of hot glue.
Repeat this process for all the spirals, progressively making each one bigger than the previous. This will create the layered effect of a real rose.
Step 3: Assembling the Rose
Starting with the smallest rolled spiral, apply a small amount of hot glue to the middle and attach the next spiral, slightly overlapping. Continue with the remaining spirals, gluing and slightly overlapping each one until the rose is complete.
Step 4: Adding the Stem
Take a green floral wire and bend it in half. Apply hot glue to the bottom of the rose and insert the bent end of the wire. Hold it firmly until the glue sets and the wire is securely attached.
Step 5: Wrapping the Stem
Using green floral tape, start at the base of the rose and wrap it around the wire, pulling gently as you go. Continue wrapping until you reach the bottom of the wire. This will give your rose a finished and realistic appearance.
Optional: Adding Decorative Elements
If you want to add some extra flair to your felt rose, consider attaching small beads or ribbons to the stem. Simply use hot glue to adhere them to the stem, making sure they are securely attached.
Your Felt Rose is Complete!
Congratulations! You’ve successfully made a beautiful felt rose. Repeat these steps to create more roses in different colors and sizes. They can be displayed in vases, attached to gifts, or even used as hair accessories. The possibilities are endless!
Remember, making felt roses is a creative process, so feel free to experiment with different colors and shapes to create your own unique designs. Have fun and enjoy the art of crafting!